1863

 

Jan. 23-April 27Encamped at Stafford Court House

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Jan. 20Burnside's "Mud March

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Jan. 26Hooker replaces Burnside

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Mar. 6Col. Quincy finally returns to take command

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May 1-6BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE

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May 11The 2nd Massachusetts begins its 3rd year of service

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June 2Col. Quincy resigns due to persistent physical problems. His successor, Col. Cogswell, is recovering from wounds received at Chancellprsville

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July 1-3BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG; Lt. Col. Mudge, in temporary command of the 2nd MA, is killed

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July 12Col. Cogswell returns to command the regiment

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Aug. 16Ordered to New York City in the aftermanth of the Draft Riots

Sept. 9Returns to Virginia from New York City

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Sept. 24The 12th Corps is detached from the Army of the Potomac and sent to the aid of Rosecrans at Chattanooga, TN.

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Oct. 9The regiment arrives in Tullahoma, TN. Principle duty--guarding the railroad line

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Oct. 28The 2nd MA takes no part in the BATTLE OF WAUHATCHIE. Former officer, Adin B.

Underwood, now commanding the 33rd MA, is badly wounded.

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Nov. 24The 2nd MA takes no part in the BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

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Nov. 25The 2nd MA takes no part in the BATTLE OF MISSIONARY RIDGE